'05 182 with 14,500m on the clock

[Zygalski]

I pick it up on Friday from Dinnages Renault in Sussex. They are going to give it a full service (which they reckon would cost me between £300-£350) before I collect it.
Took it for a test drive, checked the electrics & they all seem fine.

I'm no pessimist, but what can I expect to fall off first?

 

[cat171]

No cup packs :dapprove: How much is it ?

 

[Zygalski]

The forecourt price was £7495 without tax.
I got them to accept £1100 for my M-reg 200sx (which is quite good all things considered) so I pay £6395 + 6 mths tax = £6510.50
I think that's reasonable but maybe if I'd have waited another couple of months I'd have got a better deal.

 

[16vMK2 to 172Sport]

Good deal considering i payed £7K for my 172 with 36K miles nearly 2 years ago... times have changed obviously

 

[Zygalski]

Do the cup packs really make that much difference to everyday driving & is it possible to get the upgrades done after-market or is it going to cost way too much?

 

[Tupps]

Decent

I've just paid £4,100 for a 172 cup with 51k miles FSH... minter though, Anth wheels, remapped and AAT exhaust

 

[Curley]

You get the spoiler & splitter and better/lower suspension with anthracite wheels.

Spoiler & splitter will create better looks and downforce :rasp:
Suspension will improve the handeling.

To upgrade the non cupped version could cost a wee bit but thats a nice car with good mileage.

I just got a 182 with both cup packs, its got 17k on the clock and that cost me £6995

 

[Zygalski]

You get the spoiler & splitter and better/lower suspension with anthracite wheels.

Spoiler & splitter will create better looks and downforce :rasp:
Suspension will improve the handeling.

To upgrade the non cupped version could cost a wee bit but thats a nice car with good mileage.

I just got a 182 with both cup packs, its got 17k on the clock and that cost me £6995

If it cost more than £1000 then I probably wouldn't bother tbh.

You got a great deal. That must have been bought privately?

 

[Tom@JMS]

Do the cup packs really make that much difference to everyday driving & is it possible to get the upgrades done after-market or is it going to cost way too much?

2 packs:

1) Spoiler pack - larger rear spoiler and front Splitter, not advantage other than visual, nice touch though

2) Suspension/chassis upgrade - uprated suspension, stiffer & lower makes a big handling difference i'm told and I believe the front hubs are stronger/rigid"er" lol + lovely anthracite alloy wheels

Do a search there is lots of discussions about it.

 

[caister]

I assume the aux belt was done the begining of this year?

 

[Curley]

If it cost more than £1000 then I probably wouldn't bother tbh.

You got a great deal. That must have been bought privately?

Nope, from a Renault dealer in southampton called Marc Elgar. Hes got a racing blue cup in at the moment iirc.

You could get the wheels refurbed, look out for a spoiler on here, ebay, breakers or a scrappy and upgrade the suspension to coilovers. That won't cost a g

 

[my172]

Nice buy dude, is that from Dinnages in Haywards Heath??

 

[Bazzon]

Nice car, not being annoying but i would only buy a cup packed one. (or i did)

 

[Zygalski]

I assume the aux belt was done the begining of this year?

I have no idea.
Is that a potential problem for a 3 year old 14.5k car?

 

[Zygalski]

Nice buy dude, is that from Dinnages in Haywards Heath??

Yes. Have you used them for servicing?

 

[Zygalski]

I assume the aux belt was done the begining of this year?

Just found this:
http://www.strikeengine.com/renault_clio/buying_guide.html

"The two litre engine is tough if properly maintained, the cam belt needs to be replaced every 72,000 miles or every 5 years whichever is the sooner. The auxiliary belt should also be replaced at the same time as it needs to be removed anyway to get to the cambelt. The aux belt costs 19pounds. The tensioners should also be replaced as failure of these items can be disastrous."

So maybe that is rather too soon to worry about.

 

[my172]

Yes. Have you used them for servicing?

Na mate, there just up the road from me, not sure what they're like for servicing. I've not used them. They've not been doing renault all that long. Baldocks just down the road are quite good!

 

[caister]

I have no idea.
Is that a potential problem for a 3 year old 14.5k car?

Has to be done every 3 years or 32k whichever comes first. If it has a full service history it should have been done buts its worth a check as if it hasn't I would get them to do it as part of the deal.

 

[Zygalski]

Na mate, there just up the road from me, not sure what they're like for servicing. I've not used them. They've not been doing renault all that long. Baldocks just down the road are quite good!

Ok. Ta for that.

 

[brownale01]

very nice i have just bought a black/gold 182, 30.000 miles on clock both cup packs for 6800

 

[Ian_182]

Nice deal.

Just needs some darker alloys

 

[Zygalski]

Has to be done every 3 years or 32k whichever comes first. If it has a full service history it should have been done buts its worth a check as if it hasn't I would get them to do it as part of the deal.

Just spoke to the Renault workshop.
They say every 5 years or 36k - whichever comes soonest.
The bloke looked the part up on the Renault database.

 

[cat171]

^
It's three years or 36,000 miles for the auxillary belt, there is a lot of debate on here about it, some say three some say five.

 

[*Badger*]

Its not a bad deal, buts its a bit of a buyers market at the min with the old credit crunch so deals are there for the taking!
As a comparison I got a 54 Plate 182 with Both Cup Packs on 20k for £6900 back in August, pre credit crunch

 

[Zygalski]

^
It's three years or 36,000 miles for the auxillary belt, there is a lot of debate on here about it, some say three some say five.

It's only having it's 2nd (minor) service so I expect I will get it done next time. I only do about 5-7k a year so mileage certainly won't be an issue.
Thanks for your help guys.

Are there any other things I should think about for an '05 plate 14.5k motor?

 

[DrR]

Read this for the Aux belt http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=364986&highlight=aux+3+years

ClioSport say 3 years or 36k, ALL Renault documentation says 5 years 36k

 

[Zygalski]

Read this for the Aux belt http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=364986&highlight=aux+3+years

ClioSport say 3 years or 36k, ALL Renault documentation says 5 years 36k

Thanks.
I will ask them to check the state of the belt & take the matter from there.
If in 2 years time I've only covered 25k it hopefully shouldn't be a problem!
I think then I'd get both belts done anyway.

 

[DrR]

I'd defo get them both done at 5 years anyhow.

 

[jayxx83]

wouldnt touch that at that price. looks pants without the cup packs imo. mileage is artifically low would prefer something that has been used a little bit at least. 25k or so.

 

[Zygalski]

wouldnt touch that at that price. looks pants without the cup packs imo. mileage is artifically low would prefer something that has been used a little bit at least. 25k or so.

Blimey - that sounds harsh.
It looked like quite a smart motor.
Oh well - I guess I'm stuck with it now...

 

[jayxx83]

never mind fella, if your happy thats what counts. i think a cup packed (sus and spoiler) 182 in black gold looks spot on. my old one... i saw one without cup packs and imo it just looked lacking.

still with a set of lowering springs and anthracite turinis, it will look much better than standard.

 

[Zygalski]

^^
Very tasty!

 

[gav182]

Shoot me down but i ve had a cup packed and a non cup packed , on the horrendous roads around here the non cup packed feels a lot better on the road doesn t pull all over the place , the anth wheels and cup spoiler do look better though . On a smooth flat track without a doubt the cup d one would be slightly quicker . Enjoy the car mate !! Turini s , springs and spoiler/splitter nobody would know . Good mileage too !!

 

[Zygalski]

Thanks, will do!

Btw as an update - I spoke to the dealer and they have agreed to do the aux belt at an additional cost to me of £100.
It usually costs about £340 so I think that is a very reasonable compromise seeing as several dealers looked & they all came back with the 5 yr/36k change, not 3 yr/36k. I have to wait another 4 days though.

 

[Timmay]

not bad

 

[Leeshez]

Very clean.

 

[Zygalski]

Just done 50 miles in it.
Very nice! Love 2nd gear, the handling (it has PE2's on it) & the chunky gearchange/drivetrain.

A little confusion over the stop/service LED which blinks on/off every couple of seconds.
I thought this may indicate a problem but apparently it's just the immobiliser!

 

[caister]

Just done 50 miles in it.
Very nice! Love 2nd gear, the handling (it has PE2's on it) & the chunky gearchange/drivetrain.

A little confusion over the stop/service LED which blinks on/off every couple of seconds.
I thought this may indicate a problem but apparently it's just the immobiliser!

Thats doesn't sound right stop service light normally means theres a fault I dont know why it would blink on and off though. The immobiliser has its own light on the dash as well!

 

[Zygalski]

It's the round LED in between the "STOP" & "SERV" that blinks on & off only once the ignition is off & the key is out. The actual words "STOP" & "SERV" aren't illuminated.
I'm sure it's the immobiliser light.

 

[Craig]

just get some eibachs and it will transform the handling at lower it a bit aswell